Salary Distribution
See how QA Engineer salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$69,680$93,100$115,000$146,900$177,750
What the numbers mean
- P10: Entry-level or lower-paying markets
- P25-P75: Typical salary range (middle 50%)
- Median: Half earn more, half earn less
- P90: Senior roles or high-paying markets
Your salary potential
Most QA Engineers earn between $93,100 and $146,900. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $177,750 or more.
QA Engineer Salary by Location
Remote
106 jobsMedian$102,000
Range$82,900 - $142,500
Santa Clara
19 jobsMedian$165,000
Range$131,239 - $169,500
San Diego
19 jobsMedian$142,000
Range$112,000 - $152,750
Seattle
17 jobsMedian$140,000
Range$119,041 - $156,847
Sunnyvale
16 jobsMedian$160,500
Range$153,500 - $177,750
Austin
16 jobsMedian$111,280
Range$66,560 - $142,000
San Jose
15 jobsMedian$155,000
Range$110,240 - $185,400
Mountain View
14 jobsMedian$177,500
Range$147,000 - $219,000
Redmond
14 jobsMedian$138,650
Range$117,500 - $177,900
New York
13 jobsMedian$121,500
Range$110,000 - $135,000
US
13 jobsMedian$105,000
Range$104,000 - $119,600
Cupertino
12 jobsMedian$198,800
Range$184,150 - $209,750
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